Magnificent Scotland
Magnificent Scotland
Fantastic performance and classy win for Scotland.
5 wins in a row versus 9 mins in a row
Now 6 wins in a row for Scotland.
Denmark were trying for history and failed at Hampden Park.
Sgoinneil!
5 wins in a row versus 9 mins in a row
Now 6 wins in a row for Scotland.
Denmark were trying for history and failed at Hampden Park.
Sgoinneil!
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Amazing result - had to look twice at the score to make sure I wasn’t seeing things.
Brilliant!
Brilliant!
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Well done to Sconny Botland. Great to see David having a good go at the Goliaths of Denmark and hope you can make it to round two one day.
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Scotland have done well to secure 2nd and crucially a seeded PO berth, however there's some decent sides involved in those matches, so whoever Scotland draw it'll be tough.
From a home nations POV it would be great if both Scotland and Wales could qualify.
The biggest issue for Scotland might be keeping hold of Steve Clarke, his success won't have gone unnoticed by a lot of club owners.
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for a little perspective, that was a 2nd string Danish team.
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To all those who say that San Marino shouldn’t be competing against the elite, you only have to look at Scotland’s fairytale.
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Just seen the highlights and Scotland really were magnificent. Superb football from them.
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Scotland look competitive for first time in years. I hope they get a good draw but actually think they can beat anyone at home at the moment. Not much dead wood left in playoffs though so it will still be a massive achievement to qualify through 2 rounds. Here's hoping.
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Stanbill05, the playoff will consist of just one game so to have a home tie is a real advantage.Stanbill05 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 2:10 amScotland look competitive for first time in years. I hope they get a good draw but actually think they can beat anyone at home at the moment. Not much dead wood left in playoffs though so it will still be a massive achievement to qualify through 2 rounds. Here's hoping.
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Brilliant achievement from plucky scotland, finishing ahead Israel, Faroe Islands, Austria and Moldova isn't an easy task.
2 partys in 1 year, after months of celebrating a 0-0 draw they now have a sneak at going to a World Cup. Lets hope they don't balls it up
2 partys in 1 year, after months of celebrating a 0-0 draw they now have a sneak at going to a World Cup. Lets hope they don't balls it up
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I watched Scotland last night and quite surprised at how well they played.
They have a good chance of getting through the play offs if they play like that.
Republic of Ireland also played really well on Sunday (admittedly against a poor team). Thought Jason Knight and Ogbene looked good for Ireland
They have a good chance of getting through the play offs if they play like that.
Republic of Ireland also played really well on Sunday (admittedly against a poor team). Thought Jason Knight and Ogbene looked good for Ireland
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tbh, its good to see that all the home nations (and the Republic) are all showing signs of huge improvements
Scotland and Wales appear to have exactly the right people in charge and have some really talented (and committed) players
All parts of the UK (plus the Republic) appear to have teams that we should be very proud of, and that is a very good thing
Scotland and Wales appear to have exactly the right people in charge and have some really talented (and committed) players
All parts of the UK (plus the Republic) appear to have teams that we should be very proud of, and that is a very good thing
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It's always good to see one of the minnows doing well
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It’s a lot more complicated than I thought!Stanbill05 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 12:37 pm3 to qualify from 12. 3 groups of 4 teams with semi finals and final per group is what it says on FIFA..
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Really? I was sure it was 3x semi-finals and 3x finals.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA ... d#Schedule
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Semi-final on 24th or 25th March against an unseeded team at home. Then a final.
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Well said Lancaster.Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:38 amtbh, its good to see that all the home nations (and the Republic) are all showing signs of huge improvements
Scotland and Wales appear to have exactly the right people in charge and have some really talented (and committed) players
All parts of the UK (plus the Republic) appear to have teams that we should be very proud of, and that is a very good thing
Good luck to all our nations.
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I wish them all the luck most jocks would wish us!
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Still plenty of time for them to muck it up in a classic Scottish Football kind of way.
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I've almost supported Scotland a few times and 1998 against Brazil was one of those times.
The day of the match in 1998, I was in Burnley and it was an awful day so I went down to Burnley Con. Club on Oxford Rd. and watched the match live there.
The Scottish goal was a bit like Burnley and then the all too familiar depression of the event and the day coinciding... That it got to that on a summer's day in Burnley that I went to watch that indoors and almost for Scotland.
The day of the match in 1998, I was in Burnley and it was an awful day so I went down to Burnley Con. Club on Oxford Rd. and watched the match live there.
The Scottish goal was a bit like Burnley and then the all too familiar depression of the event and the day coinciding... That it got to that on a summer's day in Burnley that I went to watch that indoors and almost for Scotland.
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...And Colin Hendrie in their team as well.
Not quite full support, as I said.
Not quite full support, as I said.
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Jesus Christ all the woke culture and social media is worse than Ward 21, as kabuki Theatre of The Damned.
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half of their first 11 didn't start, without Hojberg, Damsgaard, Delaney, Poulsen. Very much a 2nd string side.
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Poulsen didn't start against England, the Czech Republic, Wales in the Euro's
So I make it 3 "regulars" missing - so unless 3 is half of 11 you are talking absolute nonsense
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Braithwate thenVegas Claret wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:21 pmPoulsen didn't start against England, the Czech Republic, Wales in the Euro's
So I make it 3 "regulars" missing - so unless 3 is half of 11 you are talking absolute nonsense
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Poulson has started 5 of the last 6 WC qualifiers but he's not deemed a regular, Ok bud, catch up
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Braithwate out injured so Poulsen has become a starter since the Euros, he's a regular starter.Vegas Claret wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:28 pmkeep changing your rules if you want, makes no difference to me, Scotland beat a very strong Denmark team. If they were managed by some random Portuguese you'd be all over it
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Scotland were missing players too and lost their captain, during the match.
In reality, it was a winning squad seeking a record 10 wins in a row, which was outfought by a winning team of 5 in a row, who needed to secure a point or more, to secure a home tie.
In other words, Scotland wanted it more and were up to the challenge. They certainly boogied on the night!
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In reality, it was a winning squad seeking a record 10 wins in a row, which was outfought by a winning team of 5 in a row, who needed to secure a point or more, to secure a home tie.
In other words, Scotland wanted it more and were up to the challenge. They certainly boogied on the night!
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Sure the Danes were missing a few, but Scotland have hugely improved during this campaign, 7 wins out of 10, and only 1 reverse in Denmark, 6 clean sheets in 10 games, including 5 in the last 6.IanMcL wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:57 pmScotland were missing players too and lost their captain, during the match.
In reality, it was a winning squad seeking a record 10 wins in a row, which was outfought by a winning team of 5 in a row, who needed to secure a point or more, to secure a home tie.
In other words, Scotland wanted it more and were up to the challenge. They certainly boogied on the night!
Alba Gu Brath
And whoever travels to Hampden they'll have a difficult evening given the form and attitude of this Scotland squad, I'd definitely back them to make the final, and then it's all down to whether they perform on the night, luck of the draw would also be helpful, but apart from Italy and Portugal the rest shouldn't be feared by this emerging youthful Scottish outfit.
I was curious what Alba Gu Brath stood for so Goggled it, 'Scotland forever' is the English translation.
You learn the most obscure info on UTC sometimes.
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A good summary Tiger. Fingers crossed for Wales too. Both at home and that gives them the best opportunity. North Macedonia sounds a good draw! All on the night, of course.
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Draws next week I think, Scotland and Wales are normally strong at home, so there's a fair shout for both of them to reach the finals,
North Macedonia are the ones everyone will be hoping to get, but it's wise not to treat any of the teams lightly at this stage.
Dykes being back in the spring should provide Scotland with the cutting edge which could prove the difference.
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Draw will be on the 26th, whilst I want Scotland and Wales to both qualify, especially more if they beat Italy and Portugal in the final, it would be a great atmosphere if the final was Scotland v Wales either at Hampden or in Cardiff.
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Just watched Runrigs final gig, The Last Dance, and that is magnificent Scotland.
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Would not contest that Minnie.
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It would be some game if they met for a WC finals berth, however it would also bring back sombre memories of Jock Stein's untimely death at the end of the 1985 contest at Ninian Park.claretburns wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:52 pmDraw will be on the 26th, whilst I want Scotland and Wales to both qualify, especially more if they beat Italy and Portugal in the final, it would be a great atmosphere if the final was Scotland v Wales either at Hampden or in Cardiff.
Outwith Italy who really shouldn't be in the play-off's, the rest are all beatable in a one-off game, even Portugal have areas that teams can exploit.
The key for both Scotland and Wales is getting their strongest sides on the park, if both can do that in the spring they have every chance of ending their WC heartache.